DR CongovsRwanda
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
7
Only DR Congo
9
Only Rwanda
What the numbers say
In 2026, DR Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays and Rwanda has 13, so Rwanda gets 2 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Kimbangu's Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: DR Congo has 6 on working days (5 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Rwanda (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, DR Congo offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Rwanda offers 6 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in DR Congo and April in Rwanda.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only DR Congo
Rwanda is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Rwanda
DR Congo is working these days.